Household Support Fund
Access financial support on food and household items, energy costs, nappies, baby foods, sanitary products and more.
Help with energy bills, food banks and money
Help with energy bills, housing, benefits, food banks, childcare costs and more.
Social tariffs – cheaper broadband and phone packages
Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.
Free SIM with free internet data
We’re part of the National Databank, and we can offer people up to 6 months of free data. We can provide SIM cards and help you set them up so you can use the internet on your devices.
Discretionary Housing Payments
You may be eligible for an emergency payment to help you with your rent or housing costs.
Discretionary Crisis Fund
This is a fund we can access as a last resort to provide goods to help residents who find themselves in a crisis.
Food banks and food clubs
Find your local foodbank or join a food club.
Apply for free school meals
You do not need to re-apply for free school meals every year unless your circumstances change.
Help paying for school uniforms
The council doesn't provide grants for school uniforms, however, there are several things you could consider to help you reduce some of the costs.
Warm Welcome Spaces in the borough
These Warm Welcome Spaces are places where local people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.
Borrow a device or get free data from the Digitech Library
You can borrow a laptop or tablet from your local library for up to 9 weeks. We also offer free data for you to use on your devices.
Borrowing money and illegal money lending
Learn how to identify and report a loan shark, and borrow money safely from a credit union.
Get ready for winter
Top tips about keeping warm, preparing your home, staying heathy and connected with your community.
Power cuts
Find out how to report a power cut in your area, and how to stay safe and comfortable until the power is back on.
Traffic and travel
Check the weather conditions and road updates before you travel or use public transport.
Home improvement, energy efficiency and repairs
Find out how to save money and keep your home warm.
Purchase pre-loved household items
Visit Recycle for Greater Manchester's Renew shops to purchase pre-loved household items at an affordable price.
Reduce your carbon footprint and save money
Taking small steps to improve your health, lifestyle and more can help to reduce your carbon footprint and also save you money.
Jobs and skills support
Find jobs vacancies or get help.
Find your nearest job centre (GOV.UK website)
Use the search facility to find your nearest office.
Things to see and do on a budget
The borough of Rochdale has so much to offer for families looking for fun, or people who want to relax on a budget.
Energy saving scams
Scammers may sometimes contact you pretending to be from Ofgem and may try to suggest you switch energy suppliers and ask for your bank details or offer rebates.
Help for businesses
Help with energy bills for businesses
The government's Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) will cut energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses and charities.
Business advice and support
Get advice and support with finding grants, health and safety, starting a new business, and more.
Decision making
Policies, strategies and reviews
We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.